Out of sight, out of mind? That’s how it has been for Chicago prep forward Jabari Parker, who didn't return to playing competitively for five months after leading the United States to the FIBA Under-17 World Championship while playing on a broken foot.

Perhaps everyone will remember Parker’s name -- and his game -- when he announces Dec. 20 where he will play college basketball. Multiple reports indicate Parker will choose from among BYU, Duke, Florida, Michigan State and Stanford on that day, and the coaches and fans of the school he selects will recognize what a victory that is.

“I think it will probably be between Duke and Michigan State. That's what I'm thinking."

Parker was not expected to be ready to start the season with Simeon High in an event at UIC last Saturday, but he played briefly in the opener and scored six points.

While Parker was absent, scouts went bonkers over forward Andrew Wiggins of West Virginia’s Huntington Prep. Wiggins then decided to push up his high school graduation to 2013. And Parker dropped from the No. 1 player in his class -- the player described by Sports Illustrated as the best high school player since LeBron James -- to No. 2.

Parker’s brilliance in his brief appearance in the FIBA final wasn’t seen by many because it was only available on FIBA TV, but those who watched recognized they were seeing a player with a complete package of skills. He made all three of his 2-point shots and missed just once from 3-point range in scoring 12 points that helped turn a tight game against Australia into a complete blowout.

ESPN said Parker is being advised on his decision by former Indiana All-American Isiah Thomas.

Thomas said he told Parker, "Pick a school that you will be comfortable with the campus. You're going to be in the gym 2-3 hours a day. The other 21-22 hours you spend on campus. You got to make sure you enjoy the campus more than the gym."